- Philodendron domesticum
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Philodendron domesticum Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots Order: Alismatales Family: Araceae Subfamily: Aroideae Tribe: Philodendreae Genus: Philodendron Species: P. domesticum Binomial name Philodendron domesticum Philodendron domesticum, also called Spadeleaf Philodendron or Burgundy Philodendron is a member of the popular genus Philodendron. Its arrow-shaped glossy leaves grow to be 22 inches long and 9 inches wide when mature. Burgundy Philodendron gets its name from the color of its stems and the plants new growth.
Philodendron domesticum is also commonly grown as a houseplant, and has been shown to remove harmful chemicals from the air.
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